High School Special Education Teacher (24-25 SY)
Challenge Charter School - Queens, NY
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Every member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Charter Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a Special Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively providing academic and cultural support to your school and team.
Responsibilities
- Work in a collaborative team teaching environment or individual classroom setting
- Engage students in active learning
- Integrate technology into core classroom instruction
- Use assessment data to modify and improve student learning
- Utilize an online student system to track student progress through competencies and keep up-to-date assignments for students
- Contribute to program design and implementation
- Participate in all staff programs and academic planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Work collaboratively with other staff and teachers daily
- Enforce and uphold school policies and culture
- Communicate effectively and maintain consistent relationships with students, colleagues, and families
- Any additional responsibilities assigned by Administration
Requirements
- Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
- Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve results
- Strong classroom management skills: can set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engaged
- Classroom presence: clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's Degree in Education preferred
- New York State Teaching Certification required
Benefits
- Generous salary based on qualifications and experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement benefit package with match
- Paid Family Leave
- Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit
- Professional development: weekly PD, year-round training, and ongoing coaching by professionals
- Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
